Darius Rucker News

Co-hosts Trace Adkins and Kristin Chenoweth, along with country music's Blake Shelton, Pistol Annies, Thompson Square, Eli Young Band and The Band Perry are set to perform at the AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS (ACA) airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 5 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.

As excitement builds towards 'The 45th Annual CMA Awards,' the Country Music Association and the ABC Television Network are giving fans an exclusive sneak peek at 'Country Music's Biggest Night(TM).' 'CMA Close Up Presents Road to the CMA Awards' is a half-hour special packed with artist interviews and highlights from past CMA Awards. The special will air on local ABC affiliate stations between FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 and WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9.

International music icon Lionel Richie will perform music from his upcoming Country duets album, 'Tuskegee,' with Little Big Town, Rascal Flatts and Darius Rucker on 'The 45th Annual CMA Awards,' airing live WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) from the Bridgestone Arena on the ABC Television Network.

The T.J. Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research will celebrate its 36th Annual Honors Gala on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square in New York.

Martina McBride is the next superstar to take the INVITATION ONLY stage when an all-new episode of the popular performance series premieres Monday, October 17 at 10:00 - 11:00 p.m., ET/PT

Last night, October 11, Broadway's Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO and Givenik.com presented a special performance and post-show reception to benefit the four favorite charities of current leading-lady Kara DioGuardi -- Phoenix House (phoenixhouse.org), Columbus Citizens Foundation (columbuscitizensfd.org), Malaria No More (malarianomore.org) and Sister Domingas and Friends Foundation (sisterdomingas.org).

Last night, October 11, Broadway's Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO and Givenik.com presented a special performance and post-show reception to benefit the four favorite charities of current leading-lady Kara DioGuardi -- Phoenix House (phoenixhouse.org), Columbus Citizens Foundation (columbuscitizensfd.org), Malaria No More (malarianomore.org) and Sister Domingas and Friends Foundation (sisterdomingas.org). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below.

On Tuesday, October 11, Broadway's Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO and Givenik.com will present a special performance and post-show reception to benefit the four favorite charities of current leading-lady Kara DioGuardi.

On Tuesday, October 11, Broadway's Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO and Givenik.com will present a special performance and post-show reception to benefit the four favorite charities of current leading-lady Kara DioGuardi.

James Beard Award Nominee and one of Food & Wine magazine's 'Best New Chefs,' Stephanie Izard, will be the official chef of the second annual CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR event, it was announced today by John Hamlin, Senior Vice President, Music Events and Talent for CMT.

Martina McBride is the next superstar to take the INVITATION ONLY stage when an all-new episode of the popular performance series premieres Monday, October 17 at 10:00 - 11:00 p.m., ET/PT

Trace Adkins is the next superstar to take the INVITATION ONLY stage when an all-new episode of the popular performance series premieres Sunday, September 25 at 11:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m, ET/PT.

James Beard Award Nominee and one of Food & Wine magazine's 'Best New Chefs,' Stephanie Izard, will be the official chef of the second annual CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR event, it was announced today by John Hamlin, Senior Vice President, Music Events and Talent for CMT.

Trace Adkins is the next superstar to take the INVITATION ONLY stage when an all-new episode of the popular performance series premieres Sunday, September 25 at 11:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m, ET/PT.

VOCA PEOPLE (www.VocaPeopleNYC.com), the new musical currently performing at The Westside Theatre (407 W. 43rd Street, Upstairs), just performed at the 2011 Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Telethon airing live at the South Point Casino in Las Vegas.

The new era of primetime Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethons has started. In six primetime hours last night, the organization leading the fight against progressive muscle diseases delivered on its promise of an outstanding 46th annual MDA Labor Day Telethon.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association announced today that performances by three of the world's top country music acts will be broadcast during the prime-time MDA Labor Day Telethon on Sept. 4.

VOCA PEOPLE (www.VocaPeopleNYC.com), the new hit musical currently performing at the Westside Theatre (407 W. 43rd Street, Upstairs), has been invited to perform at the 2011 Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Telethon airing live at the South Point Casino in Las Vegas.

This fall, Kara DioGuardi, Grammy nominated songwriter and star of 'American Idol' and Bravo's 'Platinum Hit', will make her Broadway stage debut as merry murderess Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO for an eight-week limited engagement, Monday, September 5 through Sunday, October 30, 2011 at the Ambassador Theatre. Click below to go behind the scenes of her CHICAGO photo shoot!

This summer will heat up when ABC puts a spotlight on Nashville for the hottest music event of the year, 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock.' Filmed June 9-12, today's most exciting Country Music stars hit the stage during a four-day party and celebration of America's music for a special that will air SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.